Brouwer, topping the Spartans' scoring chart for the third time in the last four games, tallied 15 points due to five made three-pointers. Dolezal added 14 as part of an impressive double-double with 11 rebounds.

MU (1-7 overall, 0-2 HCAC) jumped out quickly inside EC's Trueblood Fieldhouse/Athletics and Fitness Center, leading 19-4 less than eight minutes in. Earlham (2-5, 1-1) chipped away and closed to within one at halftime (30-29). They took the lead early in the second frame, as the two sides traded the lead in the opening seven minutes.

An 8-0 run by the Quakers from 15:32 to 10:54 gave them the lead for good. A late flurry brought the Spartans to within one (54-53), but four consecutive made free throws and a key blocked shot in the final 22 seconds lifted the hosts to the 58-53 decision.

Manchester University returns to action Monday, Dec. 9. The Black and Gold face off against in-state NCAA Division I opponent Butler University at Hinkel Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is 8:02 p.m.